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    Analysis of The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson was made in order to give the colonists a way to break free from the shackles of King George. This document has affected the building blocks of the United States and is one of the most important documents in U.S. history. The Declaration of Independance was the foundation of what this country was based on. However‚ what Jefferson and the other signers might not have expected is the strech‚ the firm

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    Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 to state the reasons as to why the British colonies of North America sought independence. The excerpt given is the preamble‚ or first part‚ of the declaration. A famous line includes‚ ¨we hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚¨ this states that a government should never violate any person’s human rights under any circumstances. The rights proclaimed in the document

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    13 COLONIES REPORT INTRODUCTION This is a report about the 13 colonies. First I will be talking about all the 13 colonies. Then I will be talking about one specific colony‚ Virginia. When I talk about Virginia‚ I will tell you about their migration‚ reason for migration‚ Native Americans‚ and more. So get ready for a report about the 13 colonies. 13 COLONIES There are 3 sets of England colonies with 13 colonies in them. The first colony is the New England colony which consists of Massachusetts

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    Title of piece: Declaration of Independence Circle the Genre (2 points) Poetry short story sermon/speech short fiction other: Governmental document Defend position – provide specific evidence from the text to prove the genre. This piece is an official government document which expresses the views‚ problems‚ and solutions to these problems of the people. This document was never given verbally‚ so it is not a speech or sermon‚ instead a document that expresses its views in a nonverbal

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    The Declaration of Independence‚ a statement issued in 1776‚ claimed freedom for all people living in the United States of America from British rule. The United States‚ which was formerly a collection of colonies settled by Great Britain‚ proclaimed themselves citizens of “free and independent states” after more than a century and a half of calling themselves the British. In the 18th century‚ much in the New World changed to get to this expression of autonomy. For many years‚ the popularly held

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    The Declaration of Independence‚ written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress states the reasons why the 13 colonies of North America were separating from the British empire in July of 1776. The King of Great Britain ‚ George lll‚ interfered with the colonists right to self govern‚ and introduced legislation that affected the colonies. This levied taxes on the colonists‚ closed ports‚ and required them to quarter British soldiers. After many attempts to make peace‚ they

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    Thomas Jefferson’s “Declaration of Independence” Released on July 4th 1776‚ the Declaration of Independence announced the decision to declare war and proclaim independence against the colonies’ mother country‚ Great Britain. Although very short‚ the Declaration is very concise and its purposes clear: pledging unity and declaring independence. The Declaration opens with a preamble supported by religious references explaining why the colonies have overthrown their ruler and chosen to take their place

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    3.The American war of independence. The roots of revolution‚ fighting for independence‚ declaration of independence. The consequences of the war. The roots of the revolution In the 18th century Britain and France fought several major wars. The struggle between them went on in North America. In North America France claimed to own Canada and Louisiana. After several wars earlier in the 18th century‚ in 1756 Britain and France began fighting the Seven Years War. This is known as the French and

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    declaration of independence‚ paying attention to the wider imperial context In the twentieth century‚ several major events enhanced the decline of the British Empire. Among them‚ the India’s Declaration of Independence‚ proclaimed on January 26‚ 1930. Indeed‚ public dissatisfaction and protestations illustrated Indian people’s will to take part in ruling their own country. By the same time‚ similar struggles were taking place throughout the British Empire. Dominions and colonies were more and more

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    nations.” 3. Keeping colonies had a high cost. It wasn’t worth it. 4. Colonized people pressed harder for freedom. Ex: British-held India II. A Movement Toward Independence A. The Indian’s strive to freedom intensifies. 1. British had power over India for 2 centuries. 2. Britain drafted Indians into WWII in 1939 without the consent of the the colony’s representatives. 3. Gandhi launched civil disobedience and many who followed were arrested. 4. To gain favor of the Indians‚ Britain

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